This command switches player control to empire <span class="parameter parameter-primary">Empire ID</span>.
Command syntax
play <span class="parameter parameter-primary">Empire ID</span>
Example
play 2
How to open the console in Stellaris
Press the ~ / ` key to open the command console. This key is located at the top left of the keyboard, usually under the F1 or ESC key. Type the command and press the Enter key.